Your Daily Lex
Episodes
My Podcaster is an Alien
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A story about an author and elementary school. And aliens. Transcript
The Best
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accept no substitutes. Also a story about a substitute. Also rambling. Transcript
Wait — Saturday?!
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now I’m dropping Saturday night episodes? What is even happening anymore?! Anyway, updates on having to be awake right now, app development, and...
Human Powered
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I went to the doctor’s office, briefly. I had two odd encounters.
Alexander Friedmanton
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am not throwing away my chance to reference throwing away my shot. Transcript
After Dark
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Your Daily Lex… but at night. Transcript
Obligatory YDL
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This pod’s for you. You know who you are. Also a story about Carl and Ruth Shapiro. Transcript
The Pun Is Mightier
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The overdue pun story. There aren’t TOO many puns in this episode, I promise. (Even ignoring the fact that there’s no much thing as too ma...
Almost a Story
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I share some stuff and almost share other stuff. Very exciting. Transcript
What Am I Even Talking About?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The perennial question of Your Daily Lex, distilled. Transcript
Adults Only
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drama. Music. And headspace. Those are the topics. Transcript
Ted Brokaw
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am confused throughout this episode. Perhaps you will be, too. Transcript
Nintendo Land
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Wii U miracle. Transcript
Wile E. Coyote and Me
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back from giving a talk in Philly. Transcript
Try THAT, Larry David
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a story about my treadmill. Transcript
Hair Ya Go
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a bad haircut experience. Transcript
Spam, Spam, Earthquakes, and Spam
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quakes and spam. Kinda like the title suggests. Transcript
Back From School
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I missed a few days! Blame the games, not the player. Oh, and blame colleges. Transcript
Thanks, Nerds!
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A variety of Apple nerds have been helpful to me over the past few days. Thanks, (fellow) nerds! Transcript
You Wanna Control the Rules?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On games and lucky accidents and rules. Transcript
Thoughts on Brunch
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be the mimosa you want to see in the world. Transcript
Madonna But Lex
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to admit something scary. Transcript
What the Hell
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lex’s hobbies amuse him. Because now he spends downtime clicking random words. Also, “What The Hell,” the last song from the new alb...
Sleep Nose More
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep mask! Nose ouchies! Games! And the song 73. Transcript
Games, Planes, and Songs
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the joys of being a consultant is having crazypants days like this one.
Earning My Stripe(s)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Integrating with a payment processor directly is always painful. Plus a song where I needed to change a lyric because I forgot the original one from c...
Listen To My Podcast
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A late-night episode. I added subscriptions to my daily word games! Plus a song about a podcast.
The Eye of the Doggo
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody’s visit to the doggy eye doctor. And annoying detours. (By the way, I still got there on time. Early is good.)
Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I pre-ordered a car that’s not out for a very long time. And then I had a slightly intimidating experience in my own existing new car. Transc...
Lexicogs and Google Maps
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I missed an episode! I made a new game! And here’s a love song to GPS. Transcript
Annoyances
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cold opens. Annoyances. Emails. Auditions — but not my own! And the song “In Store” from my new album. Transcript
Post Show Blues
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Misery. Fan encounters. Pee breaks. And another track from new album. Transcript
Driving Mr. Taft
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Speed-through. Driving. And the 27th president of the USA. Transcript
Leap Day
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Leap Day! I’m proud of my kids. And let’s dive into my new album “A Sentiment That’s Almost True” with the first t...
The Feb 28 Episode
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the episode for Feb 28! Which includes my plans for Feb 29 and beyond! Wooooo! Transcript
Oofber
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Uber story I don’t think I’ve told before. On the podcast, I mean. Transcript
All New Stories
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I repeat myself. Not this time! Transcript
The Film Festival
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two stories about cars. Transcript
Not About Love
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop the show! And my upcoming album has a name. Transcript
Semantics
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chair, a stool, a bench, Panama. Also: Name my album? Transcript
WTF with Lex Friedman
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One story about Marc Maron. Two stories about Marc Maron. Three stories about Marc Maron. Transcript
Falling In Love
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A high bed. A big fall. Weak legs. Acting. Transcript
Free Lunch (Take 2)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a fixed version of today’s episode about my lunch with Michael Eisner. The audio should be less weird. If you already suffered thro...
Free Lunch
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That time I had lunch with Michael Eisner. Transcript
Non-Sequitur Machine
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A story about my brother-in-law Slavvy. And Myke Hurley. Transcript
Al's well that ends well
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some Al stories. Transcript
Wanna Bet?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I made money on the Super Bowl. I’m an incredible sports bettor. Transcript
Bee and Rap
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spelling Bee. And Freestyle Friday! (Random words: Outlet. Draw. Bad. Nomination. Concrete. Gift.) Transcript
Falling Up
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Falling! Bruises! Acting! Apple Watch! Being young! Jokes! This episode has it all. Or at least, all of those things. Transcript
Misery Business
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drying my clothes. And learning my moves. And not killing anyone. Transcript
Stuff and stuff
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick ep about stuff. That’s right. Transcript
R1 Yes
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, I got a new car! Transcript
Poor Treatment
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is waiting for a contractor. And he’s in a blinds bind. Transcript
Funny As 💩
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lines! Blocking! Falling! And, of course, swearing! Transcript
Zzz
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A major snoring update. (Spoiler: I’m… cured?) Transcript
Ah! Cappella!
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lex had a nostalgic a cappella weekend. Transcript
The Eyes Have It
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t need reading glasses. You’ll never guess why. Transcript
The Best One
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fiddler updates! Sierra successes! And the best song! Transcript
If I Were A Tevye
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tevye callbacks went well last night. Now comes the waiting. Transcript
Wasn't It Yesterday When They Were Small
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I got to spend a ton of time with Sierra yesterday. And had an audition. And cried. Good stuff. Transcript
Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On laughing in performances, not laughing in performances, and not buying VisionPro. Transcript
TAG (Thursdays Are Great)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More on snow days. Stratego. Plans. School. 7/8. Transcript
Snow Days
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snowy driving. School delays. Steak followup. Weekends. Transcript
I Can Take A Hint
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about the MIT Puzzle Hunt, and my puzzle philosophy. It also includes a song about steak. Transcript
Spur Attic
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, we heard something in our attic. Transcript
Stormy Story
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We survived the great New Jersey storm of 2024. Some of us slept extra. Transcript
Misery of Beards
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Followup on snoring. Misery rehearsals. Beards. A bus song. Transcript
Buzzzworthy
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I hope this episode isn’t a snore. Transcript
Tropical Contacts Bye
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a first today! And also, here’s a song about Planes. Transcript
Drinking. And driving. (Not together.)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On calendars, cruise ship drinks, and the Liam & Lex song “Cars.” Transcript
Lines and Freddie
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I gotta learn my lines. And you gotta hear For Freddie. Transcript
New Year, New Us
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All about my winter vacation. And Liam’s new album. And COVID. Transcript
Morph Edits
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On editing and “morph” the verb. Transcript
The Grumpy One
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some updates on Elf and medication. Transcript
Don't Sweat(er) It
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t always bat 1000 with gift giving. But you can get close! Transcript
THC
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
40 minutes from freedom. And a new holiday classic. Transcript
Duty Free
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, no jury duty. What a gift. Speaking of gifts… Transcript
Law'ng Day
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Day one of jury duty is in the books! Transcript
Summonseseseses
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just two frustrations to discuss today, in no particular order.
The Best Wing
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I just watched a series finale with Liam. Now I’m feeling feelings. Transcript
Hit AND Run? In THIS Economy?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I visited the police today. Then I left. Transcript
Show Times
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shows, kids, and cars. Transcript
My Retold Experience
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam’s MRE; Elf’s opening. Transcript
Nothing To Sneeze At
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A technology episode! At first. But then it gets a bit… nosy. Transcript
Clothes For Renovations
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The art or science or hot mess of the quick change. Transcript
My Daily Lex
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t skimp on my run. And eight years ago, I helped someone write a song. Transcript
Scary
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will my kids want to see Misery? And other topics. Transcript
Theater People
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Theater people are bonkers. Transcript
Dance Dance Elocution
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grrrr. Argggggh. Grumpiness. Also, joy. Transcript
Duty
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode about Elf, auditions, memorization, and jury duty. Transcript
I'm Not Elijah
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alternate title: Is there anything else I can help you with? This episode is a slow build but you get to hear me laugh almost uncontrollably by the en...
Another Magician
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m spending more time in Logic than ever. And my name’s not LeL. Transcript
Oh Complete's Sake
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On completionism and breaking that habit. Transcript
Dance Time
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huffing and puffing through a dance. Transcript
Achilles Tendin'
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something’s afoot. Including a vacation.
Sus Bus
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My kids’ bus is in the news AGAIN. What is the opposite of yay? Oh, boo. Transcript
Puzzled by Grumpiness
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone likes every puzzle. And they’d like me to know it. And that’s okay! But tone matters. Transcript
Christmas Halloween
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When do Halloween decorations come down? Transcript
Did It Start Yet?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam had a colonoscopy. He did great. He’s still drunk. Transcript
Driving Me Crazy
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane and Janet were normal humans, until they had a road rage incident and one shot the other. True story. Transcript